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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.59, 4,827.38 and 2,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.59, 4,827.38 and 2,701.12 is: 4,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.59 : 4,827.38 = 2,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.59/4,827.38 = 2,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.59x = 4,827.38 × 2,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.59x = 13,039,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039,332.67/3,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.23

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